SOLUDO HOSTS FIRST EVER ANAMBRA INVESTMENT SUMMIT, SIGNS THIRTEEN MOU'S.

By Rita Soludo

  The Anambra state government on Thursday, September 7th, 2023, held its maiden investment summit with the theme "Laying the Foundation for a Prosperous and Smart Mega City." The event was attended by cream of the crop dignitaries and heavyweights in industries from all over the country to see the investment opportunities in the state and make the needed commitments.

  The Summit which was held at Anambra International Convention Centre, Awka witnessed the signing of Memorandum of Understanding, MoUs between the state government and thirteen organisations.
 

The organisations include, Universal Elysium Ltd for the development of Onitsha River Port, Birsa Water Ltd and Neni Development Union for the development of Neni Water Scheme, OMAA Global Engineering and Tech for the development of AUU Automative Industrial Park and Nko Farms Ltd for the development of Nko Agro Park.


Other MoUs were signed with GVE Projects Ltd for the development of Green Village Electrification, Sundry Markets Ltd for the development of Awka Shopping mall, CPCs Transcommunication Ltd for delivery of master plan for Anambra Intra-City Rail, connecting Awka, Ekwulọbịa, Nnewi and Onitsha, Mahendra Consulting Engineering Ltd for Ikenga Mixed-Use Industrial City and Afrexim Bank.


For the development of Anambra Pharmaceutical Hub at Ogboji, the government signed MOUs with Nimet Pharmaceuticals, Dozzy Group, Green Life Pharmaceuticals and Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria.

  

     In his speech to the guests, Governor Soludo made a few poignant statements about the state of affairs in the state:
1. "Anambra State is open for business and is eager to attract investors from all over the world.” Gov. Soludo
2- “Anambra State is on an economic development move and the journey is on course with an economic size of 20 billion dollars.” - - Gov. Soludo

3. "We have boundaries with Kogi, Delta, Enugu, Abia, and Imo states; have the largest market in West Africa and have fifteen major higher education institutions.” - - Gov. Soludo 
4- "Anambra is ranked first out of the seventeen states in Southern Nigeria in ease of doing business and seventh out of 36 states in the country.” - - Gov.Soludo 

5- “Security, law & order is improving. We are addressing our infrastructural deficiencies. We have signed an MOU to address power. We have gas pipelines being planted to enhance the electricity market. Our rail feasibility study and master plan is on course.” - - Gov.

6- "We are installing a 2000 km fiber optic duct to provide cheap internet. We’re breaking the decade-old jinx about the availability of rural & pipe-borne water schemes, building industrial parks, and agricultural regeneration projects.” - - Gov.

7- “We are intentional and deliberate about the sports economy, leisure, and entertainment in Anambra. At the next summit, we will take you around the Solution Fun City and Entertainment Leisure City.” - - Gov. 

8- "We are prioritizing our human capital. Our greatest resource is human capital. In Anambra State today, a Certificate of Occupancy can now be obtained within 3-5 days.” - - Gov.
9- "Our biggest existential threat is the environment. We are planning towards a green, clean, and sustainable environment and having organized markets.” - - Gov. 
10- "We are the world's capital of gully erosion and we are putting in a few billions to fix that. We have come with a comprehensive agenda and laws for the environment and we are waiting for the State House of Assembly to rescue our environment.” - - Gov.
11- “We have acquired 106 hectares of land in Ukpo-Ukwulu to create an export-free trade zone. We are encouraging the emergence of MSMEs, from project development to execution. We are investing in project development, taking it to the point of bankability.” - - Gov.
12- "We have also acquired 7000 hectares of land, which will be developed into a complete industrial city. A master plan for it is being developed.” - - Gov.
13- "A pharmaceutical industrial hub and an automotive industrial park are also on the way. We are forging productive partnerships with investors, financial institutions, and the federal government.” - - Gov.
14- "We will have ANSIPPA enlarge its scope and establish a financial arm, if necessary, to help propel our aim; if we are not getting the kind of partnerships we are expecting.” - - Gov.
15- “The EEDC Metering company in Oraifite is ready for commissioning. We have a long list of industries to commission, so long as they are made in Anambra.” - - Gov.
16- “We are deliberately creating a land bank for industrialization and investment. We will provide gas and power there.” - - Gov.
17- “We will rename the International Convention Center to be the Willie Obiano International Convention Centre if he accepts.” - - Gov.
18- "We will celebrate several of our prominent ndi Anambra who deserve it, celebrate our best. We will honour those who invest in Anambra to create jobs. The young ones will see that hard work, enterprise, and those who make contributions to society are rewarded.”
Governor Soludo stressed on his role as the Chief Marketing Officer of the State and assured Ndị Anambra of the administration's commitment to transforming Anambra into a mega-city.

    In a keynote address, Dr. Benedict Oramah, the President of the African Export-Import Bank, who was represented by its Executive Vice President, Kanayo Awani commended the Governor for setting the stage for this transformational journey.

According to him, the vision of a smart megacity is not just about infrastructure, but also about creating an ecosystem that uplifts and fosters prosperity using financial and non-financial capacities.

"Our bank has identified the emergence of industrial parks and free trade economic zones because they will provide employment and drive economic scale. We are ready to support Anambra as we are doing in Ogun and Abia states. Peace and security is gradually returning to the state," he stated.

  Dignitaries present at the Summit were the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, members of the diplomatic corps, captains of industry, the Resident Coordinator of United Nations in Nigeria, Mr. Mathias Schmale, World Bank Country Director, Shubham Chaudhuri, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. CUI Jianchun, Minister of Women Affairs, Barr. Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, Chairperson, Manufacturing Association of Nigeria, Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi Chapter, Lady Ada Chukwudozie, Members of Anambra Executive Council, Transition Committee Chairmen, Traditional Rulers, among others, attended the summit.

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